RE: {LVL1} Re: Questions about the 3d Printer

[Liam Boyle]

Thanks,  I was actually thinking of picking up Nylon filament if the 3d printer can handle it.  https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/taulman-black-645-nylon-1.75mm

Does the printer take 1.75mm filament or 3mm filament?

LB

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From: Daniel Johnsen <daniel....@gmail.com>
Date: 05/12/2016 13:34 (GMT-05:00)
To: LVL1 - Louisville's Hackerspace <lv...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: {LVL1} Re: Questions about the 3d Printer

Hey Liam -- thanks for reaching out to us.

We have a few ways you can complete your project:

1) The equipment usually takes PLA or ABS filament; you can bring your own (FirstBuild.com usually has some you can buy same day), or you can use ours and just pay our cost of $0.10/gram for all prints (successful & unsuccessful)

2) Most people create a STL file to load into the 3D printing software, most modeling programs can do that without any problems

3) You'll want to make sure someone is here that knows about the 3D printer; you can show up and maybe someone present will know or you can show up any Tuesday starting at 6PM and there's someone here that can show you until our usual 8PM meeting.

You can also post a request here with a few times and someone may offer to meet you here or carve out some time while they are already here -- just give some notice so people can plan.

Hope that helps! Happy 3D printing!

Daniel

On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:49:47 AM UTC-4, Liam Boyle wrote:

Gang,

I was thinking of swinging by on a weekend here soon to 3d Print some knife scales.  What type of filament for the printer should I be looking for, and what filetype do I need to save my project as?  I'm using OnShape as my cad program.

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[Christopher Cprek]

I'd recommend against trying Nylon filament on the TAZ. 

The extruder might not be able to handle the higher temps required, and it risks clogging or damaging the printer. Nylon can also be difficult to work, due to the higher temperature warping. Stick with PLA to start with.

[Liam Boyle]

No problemo,  Given I'm using this for knife scales, how well do y'all think the PLA will hold up?

[Matt B.]

While PLA might not be the best material for knife scales, there are plenty of people who have used it to 3d print them.  For example.  It'd be worth trying out since we only charge 10c/gram.

[Liam Boyle]

I may very well do that.  My project dimensions are 0.1875"x0.625"x4.095" and I would need two.

[Gary Fischer]

If you haven't already printed your pieces (or maybe even if you have) you might want to consider the Proto-Pasta filaments Stainless steel and Magnetic Iron. I've used them both , and they can be sanded to a smooth finish after printing if desired. It depends on the look you are after of course. Web site here: https://www.proto-pasta.com/

[Liam Boyle]

I've been looking at those.  The steel and Carbon fiber sparked my interest.